[Autumn]

This very likely won't make it in, but I feel like sharing my ideas for once anyways.

Talent - Weaponry - Shield Expertise
1.5 SP Per rank

Guardian - 1 SR

While guarding with a shield equipped, when hit by a projectile attack, the projectile will vanish. (You will still take damage.)

this effect is lost if you are guard broken.

Stalwart - 4 SR

While wielding a shield, gain armor equal to SR, amount increased by 2x when guarding, this bonus is lost if you are guard broken.

Phalanx - 4 SR

While wielding a shield, adds SR * 5 damage to counter-attack skills when you have taken damage while guarding this round, this bonus is lost if you are guard broken.